In dosage compensation, females have the same amount of X-linked gene products as males. This is brought about by

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Dosage compensation in mammals is achieved by inactivating one of the X chromosomes in females, known as X chromosome inactivation. This ensures that females have an equal amount of X-linked gene products as males, who only have one X chromosome. Option A is incorrect because females do not lose an entire X chromosome; one is simply inactivated. Option B is incorrect because genes on the Y chromosome do not play a role in dosage compensation. Option C is incorrect because genes on the X chromosome are not produced at a lower rate in females.

In Dosage Compensation, Females Have the Same Amount of X-Linked